Not many businesses can list billionaires, actors, and TV stars among their client list. But a woodworking class at a high school in Sterling Heights can boast just that. The predominantly female class is breaking down stereotypes and keeping the craft alive by designing custom-made paddle boards for celebrities. 

A student inspired to promote racial justice in his city, a consultant who runs diversity and inclusion workshops, a school principal and his staff, and two children sharing their cultural heritage, have been recognized in Sterling Heights this week for their work to promote diversity in their community. 

Zoom sessions, online interviews, virtual exhibit booths, and 3D virtual tours will take the place of Macomb County's traditionally in-person Manufacturing Day this year. The industry education day has been shifted to a week-long online platform to meet COVID-19 restrictions and will run Sept. 28 to Oct. 2.

The University of Michigan-Dearborn and Henry Ford College (HFC) have adapted their plans for the upcoming semester to offer mostly remote learning.

When COVID-19 forced factories to close around the U.S., an apparel business in Michigan was able to switch gears to stay open. They even doubled their sewing team, making hospital gowns and PPE during the crisis. Now as they re-start their clothing line, operations are changing again.